Stardust Motel - Timberlea
Location: 1791 Saint Margaret's Bay Road, Timberlea, ca
Star Rating: 1 Stars
Property Type: Motels
About this Property
Convenient Location on Governor’s Lake
Located just 15 minutes north of downtown Halifax, the Stardust Motel in Timberlea offers a peaceful retreat on the shores of Governor’s Lake.
Comfortable Rooms with Kitchenettes
Each room at Stardust Motel features a cozy seating area, cable TV, and a work desk. For added convenience, select rooms come with a kitchenette equipped with a full refrigerator and a 4-burner stove.
Proximity to Key Attractions
Guests at Timberlea Stardust Motel can easily explore popular nearby attractions such as the Public Gardens, Halifax Shopping Center, Dalhousie University, and Halifax Metro Center, all within a short drive.
Book your stay at Stardust Motel- Timberlea for a relaxing getaway with modern amenities and easy access to Halifax's main attractions.
Important Information
Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Family rooms
- Express check-in/check-out
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Outdoor furniture
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Fire extinguishers
- Invoice provided
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- CCTV outside property
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Private picnics
- Japanese garden
- Secured parking
Rooms Available
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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View
1 Queen Bed
375-sq-foot room with lake views
Layout - Dining area and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Laptop workspace, phone, and window screens
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heated floor (bathroom)
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Window screens
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Heated floor
- Desk chair
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Two Double Beds Suite - Non-Smoking
Featuring free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The quadruple room's kitchenette, which has a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. The air-conditioned quadruple room features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as lake views. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Adapter
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
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King Room with Lake View
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room's kitchenette, which has a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as lake views. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Adapter
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
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Queen Room with Fridge & Microwave - Non-Smoking
Deluxe room features a kitchenette with a full refrigerator and a microwave.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Adapter
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
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Two Double Beds with Fridge & Microwave - Non-Smoking
Deluxe room features a kitchenette with a full refrigerator and a microwave.
Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Adapter
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
Guest Reviews
- Kent (8/5): It was a nice stay - Huong is a delight Vehicle noise passing
- Glenn (10/5): -
- Sourav (2/5): Not worth the money - Property is just beside lake. They did not give any utensils even though they gave microwave oven.
- Breanne (7/5): Me and my family enjoyed our stay. - Overall location, the view from kitchen window, and comfort of the room. Small parking lot
- Logue (10/5): -
- Desveaux (8/5): - Location was good. Stores around. Restaurants.
Price is fair. View of the lake is very nice No freezer in fridge. Wasn't really sure where to get ice fo r beverages.
- Boyu (3/5): Disgusting - cheap, spacious, convenient if you plan on get blacked-out drunk or shoot up some dope here. too close to a road way with lots of traffic noise even at night, the doors are facing the road, not soundproof. The bathtub drains too slow, you shower in it and water accumulates. One of the towels have some red stain on it, I'll try not to imagine.
- Tanya (10/5): The front desk clerk, Louise, was super friendly and helpful. We had great chats with her. Highly recommend. - Property was very easy to locate, a pub across the street with a pharmacy also. Pizza places close by, gas station and a Tim Hortons, because no one likes motel coffee, lol. Not too far out from all great shopping areas but far enough to be peaceful. Rooms are clean, beds are comfy Getting out of the parking lot can be a bit tricky in high traffic times but that’s to be expected.
- Annemieke (7/5): - good value, nice people and 15 min outside of Halifax!
- Logue (10/5): Convenient and comfy motel for us. - Perfect location for us to visit our daughter. Really liked that it was what seemed newly renovated.
- Guylaine (6/5): J'y retournerai pas - N/A Le lit pas confortable, nous sommes parti une journée plus tôt
- James (10/5): -
- jantje (10/5): -
- Amy (5/5): - It was a quiet place Not a good place if you have kids there no where they can go no playground around.
- Theresa (8/5): Great price and location, hard beds and no water pressure - Location was beautiful. Parking was awful, no water pressure, beds hard. We came back after being gone for the evening to our room smelling very strongly of pot called the front desk and staff struggled to understand me and never offered any assistance or to come investigate
- Yumiko (8/5): 良かった。 - 窓から後ろのレイクで泳いでいるビーバーが見えた。
- Jeff (8/5): -
- Bill (10/5): - located close to where I was visiting, Third time we've stayed here.
- Eliza (8/5): - Lovely view of the river.
That there was a little kitchen table and a nice sofa in the room. Silverware and a few dishes in the kitchen would have been handy.
- Darren (8/5): -
- Natalie (8/5): -
- 263aim_eg (2/5): BED BUGS!!!! - the place was infested with bed bugs and when i brought it up to the front desk staff and owner, THEY ACCUSSED ME OF BRINGING THEM INTO THE ROOM! decent location, unsanitary rooms, horrible owners and guest experience.
- Holger (10/5): - This place is a gem. Didn't expect much really but boy were we happy. Large comfortable clean room with excellent beds, shower and wifi. We'll stay longer next time.
- Greg (8/5): - Perfectly fine place to hold up for a couple days
- Maureen (10/5): - Clean room, very quiet and comfortable - good location.
- Steve (10/5): Great stay for a great price - The 2 Double Bed Suite was very spacious and comfortable. We were very pleased to find the toaster in the cupboard, and also having a full sized fridge. We made good use of the kitchenette. The patio was very peaceful with a wonderful view of the fall colours reflecting on the lake. The TV was too far away from the sitting area and the beds. Would be better mounted to the wall across from the loveseat on a swivel.
- Shawna (8/5): - Bed could have been more comfortable and it was noisy. Street traffic was loud but expected. View was best I’ve woken to. TV was difficult to navigate and we called for assistance but did not receive any help. We managed with what we had. No stove or elements so can’t use kitchen other than microwave and fridge. We ordered and picked up food or ate while out.
- Ing (6/5): - Nice view of the river.
- Hank2 (3/5): -
- Velma (6/5): - Room was nice size but poorly laid out ( bed in the doorway when trying to get in) laundry expensive, parking lot insanely small. Lake was pretty but minimal access and seating available but what was there was nice.
- Dalia (9/5): -
- Wayne (10/5): - This is a nice clean motel. Room has full size refrigerator and a kitchenette we cabinets and sink.
- robert (6/5): - place to put your head, convenient to halifax
- Beckie (10/5): - Well maintained & clean, friendly staff. Right on the lake, great view from back window of large room with small kitchenette area. Great lakeside area to relax and unwind. Basic motel but had everything I needed and great location. Well worth the money.
- Barry (8/5): - Convenient, cheaper, yet clean and affordable motel option compared to uptown hotels.
- Hanel (10/5): - Awesome spot, right along a small lake, easy to get into Halifax. Reasonably priced and a Tim Horton's nearby. A bit of noise at night from across the street.
- karen (8/5): - Nice clean and comfortable room. Main desk staff was very friendly and helpful.
- Karen (8/5): - Receptionist was AWESOME-- She gave us a message from home (USA)as soon as we got there she did not know it was urgent but went above and beyond to help us sort things out --Also had area recommendations--We asked her for a LOT and she was helpful and pleasant couldn't figure out the split ac either too HOT or too COLD
- Danny (4/5): - Very noisy. Had to change room after first night. Beds are broken. Staff not friendly.
- Danielle (10/5): - It was a very clean room lots of space clean bathroom.
- Brent (6/5): - Not to friendly
- Greg (8/5): good value - good location and decent value
- Don (8/5): - Staff were friendly and helpful. “No pets” was a plus for us!!
- Barbara Gail (10/5): - Beautiful walkway and surrounding landscape on a lake with main windows facing the lake. Extremely accommodating staff. Large rooms with kitchen facilities that were brand new. Great location for travelling to Peggy’s Cove, Seabright, Bayer’s Lake and Halifax!
- Dawn (8/5): - Average motel with a BEAUTIFUL view in the back!
- Gjean (8/5): - The room was fairly large with a kitchenette and full size refrigerator. It’s a bit dated but was clean and maintained daily. We were told there was a laundry room within the motel which we didn’t get to use but this is a big plus for long trips. They had seating behind the motel with a nice garden and view of the lake. The one thing that concerned us was the bathtub. It was very slippery. They had a suction bath mat but it wouldn’t stay in place which could also contribute to sliding. My husband informed the receptionist and we really hope they take this seriously.
- Bill (8/5): - This is a typical 50's design motel. The room has been well maintained and the bed was comfortable. I got up early and took my coffee to the seating area behind the motel and was in awe at the view, the water was calm and there was a morning mist over the water. Absolutely beautiful. I would definitely stay here again.
- Sarbjit (10/5): - Awesome stay
- Debora (8/5): - Friendly staff. Pretty view of the lake in the back.
- Larry Vande (8/5): - Nice and clean room. Staff was helpful. Just going upstairs was very challenging for me.
- Darren (10/5): - Clean and spacious with a full sized fridge and microwave. A view of the lake and a nice sitting area by the water. Check in and check out was fast. Would stay here again.
- garth (6/5): - Older hotel, good condition
- James (10/5): - Loved the picturesque lake behind the property. Felt like staying at a cottage!
- Marianne (8/5): - There was a beautiful view of the lake. Generally good property.
Floors were very dirty, turned socks black. Need to be mopped.
- Randall (10/5): - The property was much nicer and better kept than most of the places we stayed during our vacation. Good job Staff
- Manon (8/5): - The setting outside by the river is amazing!
- Jay-Dee (10/5): - During my seven day stay at the Stardust Motel, I was constantly amazed by my experience. I rented the suite — it was spacious and the kitchen was a welcome addition. Great to have a fridge to store the things that spoil. There was also a toaster and microwave. The motel is in walking distance of a restaurant, Tim Hortons, Subway and a small fresh product market. Also a gas station near by to top up for the long rides. The staff were courteous and professional. The motel sits on the edge of a lake and there were chairs to sit, drink morning coffee and enjoy the quiet and view. Oh yea … did I say it was quiet?
- George (6/5): - Did not end up staying there but desk was helpful
- Jessica (8/5): - Cute hotel, good location. Great view from back side of hotel.
- Christopher (8/5): - Great location and clean
- Tanja (6/5): -
- Brandie (8/5): Comfortable for your travels - We've stayed here a couple of times. Good location for our motorcycle trips starting from Halifax down the south shore. Drive up old school style motel.
- Loraine (5/5): - On a apprécié l'environnement, face à un lac. Le stationnement n'a pas assez de place pour tous les véhicules, on peut donc se retrouver à plusieurs mètres de notre chambre. Rapport qualité, prix n'est pas justifié car pas de déjeuner inclus et à près de 200$ la nuit, on s'attend à plus.
- John (9/5): -
- Jeffrey Krawchuk (10/5): -
- David (10/5): - Manager was very helpful and cordial
- J (6/5): - It was okay. Office staff was great. Kitchenette had no dishes or silverware. Beds were ho-hum. Very clean. Right on busy road but noise wasn't an issue.
- Marianne (8/5): - Nice backyard and the lake at the bavk as well.
- Carol (8/5): - This property was nice but I have never parked so close to other vehicle. I had to bring my mirrors in. If you want to sleep in. Take upper level.
- Dana (8/5): - Nice location and very well maintained staff very nice,,,
- Philip (10/5): - Great location to Halifax but located in a bedroom community outside of the greater metropolitan Halifax area. Still good value for the money.
- Mitchell (10/5): - Relaxed atmosphere including check-in and check out. Incredible view, cleanliness, and great room amenities.
- Emory (10/5): - The motel seemed well constructed, well appointed for its type and very well maintained.
- Louise (10/5): - The room was spacious and tastefully furnished. It was very clean and the kitchenette window overlooked Governor's Lake. You can sit in a park by the water and enjoy the peace Everything was excellent
- Bin (10/5): - The room was big and very clean, staff was very friendly, and the sunset on the lake behind motel was breathtaking.
- fayyaz a (8/5): - Good for short stay
- Susan (10/5): - This older motel was a surprise! On a lake, clean and very quiet. We enjoyed unwinding at the lakeside seating each night and enjoying the sunset. The kitchen was very convenient with a full size fridge, microwave and a small table with 2 chairs. Parking is included however the spots are very tight. We discovered a local store close by with fresh produce, fruit, baked goods and the best coffee. Fast food chains are also a short drive away.
For sight seeing, the location was close to Halifax, and easy to navigate to popular spots like Peggy's Cove and Lunenberg.
- Eric (8/5): - Only issue is that people with big cars had issues parking since you had the columns next to the parking space. Only place to really park was at the end of the motel.
- Anne (10/5): - Great, clean room. Easy check-in. Close to all amenities.
- lisa (8/5): - The view from the motel was beautiful and relaxing with a nice sitting area overlooking the water. We had the pleasure of meeting the owner who was very pleasant and accommodating. The rooms were a bit warm but cooled off decently during the night. We did have our windows open which unfortunately meant we could not avoid the smell of occasional cigarette smoke with the odd whiff of weed but it was never overwhelming. The rooms were older but clean and the kitchenette was handy. We would stay again.
- Sue (8/5): - Close to freeway. Loud with traffic noise. Clean and large rooms. Kitchen has toaster oven and microwave . Good size fridge but no plates or cutlery. Lake behind property is beautiful and peaceful
- Scott (10/5): - Clean, nice outdoor space with great view of the lake. 20 minutes to Downtown Halifax and Dartmouth. Access to nature trails.
- Brent (10/5): - Quiet
- Sarah (10/5): - Overall a fine stay. Kitchen and bathroom could use an update but good enough to stay the night.
- Adonia (8/5): - Fair price, had the necessities, easy parking included. Also accommodated request for ground floor room, and brought extra pillows when I asked. Kitchen light did not work, overpowering smell of Lysol throughout.
- Dee (8/5): - Appreciated the lovely surroundings… just as pictured. Single stackable washer and dryer
- Maureen (10/5): - Beautiful area and lake access.
- Gordon (8/5): Clean, comfortable and great view of lake - Comfortable furniture, good sized room and good amenities. Service was accommodating. Loved the view out back of the lake with the option of sitting on the patio to enjoy it.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Nice with oddities - Overall nice hotel with a beautiful lake and nice owner.Clean, well located for Halifax and the shoreline with Peggy's Cove etc A bit dated with old fashioned room keys but we didn't care. Some oddities. For example showers are mostly handicapped accessible with floor level entrance and bars BUT there's no shelf or other place in the shower to put soap and shampoo except on the floor. Ridiculous if you're handicapped. Parking spaces are narrow with concrete poles that scratch your car if you miscalculate. Outside the room are very bright lights that the curtains don't block completely. But, overall we enjoyed our stay.
- Delores (8/5): - Heard alot of traffic
- Ruben (10/5): Road Trip Maritimes - Great location in a very nice neighborhood, safe and close to coffee shops and convenience stores. A great place to stay if you’re road tripping as you have access to many roads/highway’s from there.
Very welcoming staff ...!!
- ASIF (10/5): - It’s amazing cleaning staff was very helpful
- Guylaine (8/5): -
- Thomas (10/5): - For a motel its very nice....on a lake, amazing friendly staff who are very warm and welcoming
Relaxing clean as a whistle, all good
- Heather (10/5): - Needs some updates but very clean and very friendly service
Love the back of the view of the water 💕
Would come back
- Pam (10/5): Excellent value and beautiful spot to stay - The location was easy to get to from any area I needed to visit around Halifax. There were options for food and amenities within walking distance. Anything else was a short drive. The lake was an amazing backdrop to look out at and paddle boarding was a treat to walk out and jump on. The chairs and patio area was a great place to unwind or read. Staff was friendly and attentive. Quiet and relaxing! Honestly could not find fault with my stay.
- Lindsay (10/5): - Beautiful peaceful property!
- Bernetta (6/5): - Only fair. Had a kitchenette but no dishes. Wanted confirmation on deposit refund before leaving and it was a chore for them. Would not stay there again.
- Linda (8/5): - Staff was helpful & friendly. No bath soap in the shower.
- Bonnie (8/5): - The beds were super comfortable. The area is quiet and parking was good. There were no dishes or cutlery. Absolutely nothing in the cupboards. Some coffee and disposable cups. The motel is right on the lake so the view was spectacular.
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